NEWZ: the 9th Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards are rescheduled for May 1, at EYE Filmmuseum.

8th shortcutz Amsterdam annual awards

WHAT?

For the eight-year running, Shortcutz Amsterdam celebrates the best of Dutch short films. In this ceremony, Shortcutz Amsterdam awards the Best Dutch short films in 9 jury-categories and Audience Award.

We will also announce the recipient of the 2nd Rutger Hauer Award, in memory of our late ambassador, jury member and board advisor Rutger Hauer. This award is given to an individual or institution who, like Rutger Hauer, has had a positive and inspiring impact on the next generation of Dutch filmmakers.

This year we are excited to introduce two more categories. For the first time, we have launched a brand new idea: Shortcutz Amsterdam Music Video Challenge. The coolest Dutch Production Houses and exciting Dutch musicians pushed the limits of their creativity to create a music video from scratch in 6 days.

We will also hear some words from some very special guests, so everyone can earn also a little bit of inspiration. The stellar line-up of special guests will be announced the week before the event. YOU ARE NOT READY FOR THIS 🔥

How to Join

This gala will be streamed live from FELIX MERITIS on this website on 14th March 2021 at 19:00 (CET).
There’s no fee or registration needed, you just have to access this page at the scheduled time, watch and have fun.

AWARDS

In this ceremony we will award:

Categories decided by the Shortcutz Amsterdam Jury Team:

Mr Zee Best Film
Mr Zee Best Director
Mr Zee Best Acting
Mr Zee Best Screenplay
Mr Zee Best Cinematography
Mr Zee Best Editing
Mr Zee Best Documentary
Mr Zee Best Animation
Mr Zee Best Experimental Film

Other Awards:

Mr Zee International Audience Award, decided by the Audience > Find out more
2nd Rutger Hauer Award > read more below.
Mr Zee Best Music Video, decided by Shortcutz Amsterdam Music Video Challenge Jury Team > Find out more
Xite Audience Award, decided by the Audience > Find out more

Rutger Hauer Award

NTR Kort! takes The Rutger Hauer Award!
Marina Blok will receive The Rutger Hauer Award on behalf of NTR Kort! during the 8th Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards ceremony.
For the past two decades, NTR Kort! has been providing young and established Dutch filmmakers with the opportunity to create a short film, resulting in more than 200 shorts being brought to life! The contribution of Marina Blok, Head of Drama at NTR, has been vital to their success.
The Rutger Hauer Award is a signed limited edition photography series of Rutger Hauer created by the renowned Dutch photographer and director ANTON CORBIJN. The Award is given every year to a person or institution that has contributed to the development and promotion of new Dutch film talent.
In his final years, Rutger Hauer has devoted himself to providing guidance and supporting the development of young filmmakers. He was an active ambassador and essential advisor to Shortcutz Amsterdam until his death in July 2019.
The very first Rutger Hauer Award went to Paul Verhoeven, who received it last year.

GUESTS & CO-HOST

To inspire us during the ceremony we will hear some words from legendary director PAUL VERHOEVEN, THE stunning costume designer JANY TEMIME, CHRISTOPHER MACK, Director of Creative Talent for Netflix International Originals & The inspiring film ‘rockstar’ talent, EMMANUEL ADJEI, who has big chances to win a Grammy a few hours later our event with the film he co-directed with Beyoncé (among others) ‘Black Is King’ (#sendgoodvibes).
Co-hosting this evening, we are proud to welcome film journalist, RENÉ MIOCH.

Nominees & WINNERS

Mr Zee Best Film

EN ROUTE, directed by Marit Weerheijm | Drama | 10’09’’
LIFE AT ORANJEHOTEL, directed by Mark Visser / Jeroen Schellekens | Animation | 12’30’’
LILI, directed by Yfke van Berckelaer | Horror | 08’40’’
MANIA, directed by Edson da Conceição | Horror | 07’29’’
NO DOG IN AMSTERDAM, directed by Lucas Camps | Documentary | 03’58’’
RE-ENTRY, directed by Ben Brand | Drama | 09’15’’
SAD BEAUTY, directed by Arjan Brentjes | Animation | 09’50’’
SHORT CALF MUSCLE, directed by Victoria Warmerdam | Comedy | 13’00’’ *** WINNER

Mr Zee Best Director

Cuckoo! | Jörgen Scholtens
Short Calf Muscle | Victoria Warmerdam
Mania | Edson da Conceição
En Route | Marit Weerheijm *** WINNER
Sad Beauty | Arjan Brentjes
Re-Entry | Ben Brand

Mr Zee Best Screenplay

Cuckoo! | Pepijn van Weeren & Jorgen Scholtens
Short Calf Muscle | Victoria Warmerdam
Atilla | Alkan Coklu
En Route | Marit Weerheijm *** WINNER
Re-Entry | Andy Weir, Ben Brand

Mr Zee Best Cinematography

Mania | Bo Bolderink *** WINNER
De Lentloper | Martijn Schinkel
Wald | Job Van Bijsteren
The Blade | Kevin Kimman
Strawberry | Henk Otte
Re-Entry | Maxime Desmet

Mr Zee Best Acting

Short Calf Muscle | Henry van Loon *** WINNER
Meeting the Other Woman | Lotte Verbeek
Atilla | Ilker Delikaya & Sih Ali Yalciner (Duo)
Only death never lies | Ali Fardi
The Fighter | Masali Baduza
Lili | Lisa Smit

Mr Zee Best Editing

After the dance | Sander Kuipers
The Blade | Robin Piree
Re-Entry | Patrick Schonewille *** WINNER
The Man and the Fish | Gijs Onvlee
Blood Group | Tim Roza

Mr Zee Best Documentary

Authenticity | directed by Tommy Köhlbrugge & Lars Cleven
Jovanna For Future | directed by Mirjam Marks
Craving to be touched | directed by Lieza Röben
No Dog in Amsterdam | directed by Lucas Camps
Girlsboysmix | directed by Lara Aerts *** WINNER

Mr Zee Best Animation

Second Floor | directed by Dymphie Huijssen
Life at Oranjehotel | directed by Mark Visser / Jeroen Schellekens
The End | directed by Wiebe Bonnema
Sad Beauty | directed by Arjan Brentjes *** WINNER
See Me | directed by Patty Stenger & Yvonne Kroese

Mr Zee Best Experimental Film

Exodus | directed by Guido F.G. Jeurissen
The Seas Are Rising | directed by Stijn Verhoeff / Sjoerd Leijten
De Lentloper | directed by Martijn Schinkel
Voice | directed by Tess Martin
A Boring Day in Hell | directed by Ayla Spaans *** WINNER

Mr Zee International Audience Award

EN ROUTE, directed by Marit Weerheijm | Drama | 10’09’’
LIFE AT ORANJEHOTEL, directed by Mark Visser / Jeroen Schellekens | Animation | 12’30’’
LILI, directed by Yfke van Berckelaer | Horror | 08’40’’
MANIA, directed by Edson da Conceição | Horror | 07’29’’
NO DOG IN AMSTERDAM, directed by Lucas Camps | Documentary | 03’58’’ *** WINNER
RE-ENTRY, directed by Ben Brand | Drama | 09’15’’
SAD BEAUTY, directed by Arjan Brentjes | Animation | 09’50’’
SHORT CALF MUSCLE, directed by Victoria Warmerdam | Comedy | 13’00’’

MR ZEE Best music video

CRYSTAL CLEAR - S10 | by Revolver, directed by Juliana Gomez
LET IT LIE - Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano | by Interakt, directed by Timo Ottevanger
HALF-MOON BAG - Feng Suave | by Mr Frank, directed by Leo Cosme *** WINNER
DEEP - RANI | by The Panics, directed by Guido Ekker

Xite Award

CRYSTAL CLEAR - S10 | by Revolver, directed by Juliana Gomez
LET IT LIE - Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano | by Interakt, directed by Timo Ottevanger *** WINNER
HALF-MOON BAG - Feng Suave | by Mr Frank, directed by Leo Cosme
DEEP - RANI | by The Panics, directed by Guido Ekker